Noumenon

Noumenon is a noble son and was once an apprentice to Boralt Kailen, a master Paladin of Pelor. He trained alongside Talia, but never quite had the natural talent she did. This frustrated him because he had something of a savior complex. He wanted to help everyone he could to the best of his ability.

One day, the Temple was attacked by monsters and most of the priests within slaughtered, including Boralt. Noumenon was severely injured and lost his right eye. He later covered it with a metal plate.

The death of Boralt caused him to doubt himself and enraged him because he was unable to save the man. He left because he couldn't take being around the site of his failure, disappearing before his injuries were fully healed.

Years later, he would appear at the site of a burning city, taunting a shocked Talia and her allies that it was his doing before capturing them. He would later aid in their escape, leading them to wonder at his motives.

Noumenon's goal was destroying the sigils of Arik Bryn, heedless of the collateral damage it caused. He cared nothing for the lives of innocents, and he would occasionally aid the adventurers if it meant getting closer to completing his task.

In his final battle with the party, Noumenon was utterly possessed by the power of Bane, breathing Bane's fires onto the group. In a final clash with Talia, the spirit of Bane fled and he was left dazed and disoriented. Amon and the Bandaged Man took advantage of the moment to order Talia to kill him, but she fought back enough to only sever his right arm.

Noumenon's future is currently undecided. If he survives his injuries, he will have to deal with the repercussions of his time as a Paladin of Bane. Noumenon may or may not be able to handle his fall from grace, but only time will tell.